Building Aide

Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.

Job Summary:

Building Aides collaborate with teachers and administrators to create an environment that is safe for students and educators and conducive to helping them achieve their goals. They maintain order in school corridors and ensure students attend classes punctually. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to enhance communication with our diverse student body and support their success

Essential Functions:

Provides support in monitoring students’ behavior and maintain order

Maintains a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons

Effectively communicates with students and staff

Acts as a positive role model for the students

Notifies the Principal immediately of any changes in schedule

Arrives on time and to stays for the duration of the school day

Escorts students to recess, lunch, and arrival and dismissal to ensure safety, order and discipline

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma required; Associates degree preferred

Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support effective communication with our diverse student population and their families

Previous work with inner city youth a plus

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication and demonstrated leadership

Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance

Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Demonstrated Knowledge of:

Policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information

Using interpersonal skills with tact, patience and courtesy

Student Code of Conduct and the other School’s Disciplinary Code

Demonstrated Ability to:

Communicate effectively with students and staff

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, supportive staff, parents and students

Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships

Represent one’s self and CCCS in a positive and professional manner consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the school’s mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure

Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the CCCS community in a timely and courteous manner

Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and CCCS regulations

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.